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Well, I guess the fact that I became friends with King Ahmed is a bigger truth than I thought.
Even though I had only watched TV for a while, I was full of stories about him.
Dealing with the desert nightmare that has plagued the Arabian Peninsula for decades is rather less talked about, and the changes that will happen if Saudi Arabia’s massive oil inflows are heatedly debated.
Looks like oil is worth more than I expected. When you see a riot
“I heard a lot of talk about it in the Holy Guild?”
“By oil?”
“yes.”
Are Hunters really that interested?
“Our country doesn’t produce even a single drop of oil. So there was a problem. That path was opened thanks to my brother. It changes the quality of life.”
Yoon-hee said that if oil is imported, there is a high probability that Korea’s chronic energy crisis will be resolved.
Not only that, it can also attract a large number of refugees that have not been accommodated in the past to the city, and it is possible to revitalize various fields that had to be abandoned.
It means that the national function can be raised several levels at once.
It is said to replace energy with the heart of a monster, but it is impossible for a hunter to risk his life and distribute what he acquired with the old logic.
I saw Yoon-hee giving a Japanese speech and said.
“Since when have you been in this field?”
“me? Of course, this is the information I heard.”
“Are you thinking of anything?”
“Of course not! What do I know about that field?”
“… … .”
I had nothing to say about that dignified attitude.
[Wow, that’s cool.]
Yong-yong, who reveals his thoughts without notice, was absurd.
Anyway, I was puzzled as I was talking about the rosy prospects after oil came in on TV.
Do you think oil can be safely transported here from far away Saudi Arabia? Shouldn’t that be discussed first?
“I think you will get it somehow.”
“Is it such a comfortable ending?”
“Then you said you were going to get oil without even thinking about it? No. You said that you would accept it because there is a way that other people don’t know.”
“It is, but… … .”
“Then what’s the matter? You can bring it.”
It’s a new way to use the claws of a divine beast, but it’s a problem that others take for granted.
I have nothing to say.
* * *
When I arrived at the Blue House when it was time to visit the Blue House, I noticed that the atmosphere was different from usual.
Reporters had gathered several times more, of course, and I could see booty cars that were seldom seen going in and out one after another.
Are there any events? I know that today is the end of simply reporting what happened in Europe and Saudi Arabia. If there’s an event at the Blue House, there’s no way the president won’t say anything to me.
It was Cheon Myeong-guk who answered the question.
“It’s not because of the event, but because of the content related to Choin-nim’s oil.”
“I don’t have the real thing yet, right?”
“Before that, they think they will have their share.”
At the same time, it is said that the praise sent to me by King Ahmed of Saudi Arabia and the content suggesting oil exports made the Republic of Korea excited.
In the past, when the Saudi Crown Prince visited, powerful people from all over the country gathered.
It’s not at that stage right now, but it will quickly return to its original position when oil is re-supplied.
“Oil-related businesses can elevate Korea’s status to the highest level. We are already receiving inquiries about whether we can import oil from other countries.”
No, we are the importers, so why are you importing from us?
We haven’t been able to secure the amount we’re going to use right now.
“It’s because it’s an advantage to secure it if you can secure it even at several times the price.”
Chun Myeong-guk said that Saudi Arabia’s words to sell close to the original price are causing a bigger wave.
Nothing has started yet, but they are drinking kimchi soup.
“Do you have any plans for him?”
“Nothing has been decided yet. We have to talk later.”
“Oh, I’m glad. We will move in the direction that is most beneficial to Superin-nim.”
“Yes, thank you.”
There must be a position of the president, and we have to check how Chun Myeong-guk can get better. And after considering all the issues and discussing them with the people around me, I just need to decide on a direction that is beneficial to me.
Rather than making big money with oil, I thought I would use it as a means of expanding my influence. From what I’ve heard, there’s a lot you can do if you’re not obsessed with money.
I’ll have to listen to the government’s position first.
When I met the president like that, I got up from my seat and politely offered a seat to me.
“Oh, my lord. welcome. Please sit here.”
“… What are you doing now?”
“Isn’t it natural for a savior who will bring oil to Korea to be treated like this, heh heh?”
“I’m not used to it.”
“is it? It’s been a long time since I remembered the past, and I did it as kindly as possible.”
At my dry reaction, the president sat down with a shy expression on his face.
It’s hard to get used to the sudden change of attitude.
I started with the story of hunting Draculea in Europe. And when I explained the conflict in the European Union, the president nodded.
“Since it is a coalition of several countries, there are conflicting interests. Since Sir Franz’s contribution was so great, Germany’s prestige grew. It is true that the British and French eyes were not very good looking at it.”
Taken from https://noblemtl.com
Moreover, it is said that there are many superhumans in Europe who want to surpass Franz’s status.
When it comes to the threat of monsters, they join forces, but other than that, they oppose and contain each other. I also thought that it would not be easy to join forces when there are multiple countries.
However, it is said that there is no reason for the system to collapse as there are interests of those who miss the glory of the former EU, countries that cannot stand on their own against the threat of monsters, and countries that want to project influence abroad.
Franz chose to step down because he didn’t want to create a conflict over him.
As soon as you let go of power, you are in a situation where you lose the cord, but it was revealed once again that the spirit of Franz was naive.
“How was it in Saudi Arabia?”
“I don’t know why, but he showed interest in me.”
“What’s wrong with having a crush on you?”
“I never thought that I would be someone I would like to be friends with.”
“That is an illusion. There is a difference between when you see it up close and when you see it from afar. From the outside, you’re a very friendly person.”
huh? Does something sound strange to you?
[Didn’t you just eat one?]
I and Yong-yong are also confused for a moment, but the president urged me.
“Tell me the process of hunting that monster.”
“Oh, yes. There was a guy called Nightmare in the Desert… … .”
The President listened with interest, although he would have received reports from those who went with me.
His expression became serious when he explained what happened when he became close with King Ahmed, hunted down a nightmare in the desert and gave him a corpse, and when a monster took over the hunting ground.
“I will have to pay more attention to observing monsters in the future.”
“In the struggle for survival, monopoly of the strong will inevitably occur.”
“That means that the frequency of positive-plus stage monsters will increase.”
“It’s still premature, but there is a chance.”
“haha. This must be shared information with other countries.”
The president was wary of the increased possibility of the appearance of a two-horned monster. And they said that they would share this with all the countries of the world to reduce the possibility as much as possible.
Well, maybe that’s bad for me? You may not be able to see your hands like this.
“First of all, I heard that your activities have opened the way for oil imports. Do you have any other ideas in mind?”
“Are there any ships that can transport oil before that?”
“There is. But there aren’t many.”
The reason for this was that it was attacked by marine monsters at the time of the monster’s quake and sank, and after that, as the oil import route was cut off, the utilization of oil refinery carriers plummeted, and it was decisive that the ability to care for management disappeared.
In the end, the principle of the world is money. It is said that oil refinery carriers, which had been thoroughly managed, lost their value and their ranking was pushed back.
“It means there is.”
“right.”
“And you have to freshen it up to get the desired amount.”
I thought I had a lot more work to do than I thought. Even if you use an old oil tanker, you will have to gradually replace it with new ones.
“But the biggest question is whether we can safely go to Saudi Arabia.”
“There is a way.”
“Really?”
“This time we can do it in the same way as when we went to Romania.”
However, the problem was that I needed to check whether it could be activated even where I was not.
Even though he said he wasn’t sure, the expressions of the president and Cheon Myeong-guk became more comfortable.
No, you should be suspicious until you see it with your own eyes.
“When you think about what you’ve shown, you should believe it.”
“Don’t believe it.”
“I believe.”
Since when did I become such a credible person?
Either way, the president was smirking.
“Heh heh, that part bothered me the most. In fact, I thought that there was no possibility unless that part was resolved. But is it possible?”
The president’s eyes darkened. It seemed to confirm how great the power of oil today is. It feels like the whole country is shaking, starting with the president.
“But I don’t know anyone here, so can I get a recommendation?”
It’s been decades since the demon appeared. In the meantime, the oil-related experts have dried up their seeds.
I plan to use people recommended by the government to expand my influence.
The president’s eyes twinkled.
“Are you going to leave it to the government?”
“I think we need to hire a professional person here. Even better if you can take care of your relationship with the government. But will there?”
“Everywhere. A lot of time has passed, but the people who saw it in practice at that time remain. If you want, I will recommend you immediately after personnel verification.”
“Then please.”
“Rather, it’s a request from this side.”
I thought that the flow was a bit fast with the appearance of the president who didn’t know how to keep his mouth shut, but there’s nothing wrong with things moving quickly.
Wouldn’t it be clear if we repair the oil tanker and bring oil from Saudi Arabia?
I said I had no intention of making money with oil, but I had no intention of giving up the right to give up on it.
Nothing is free in the world. I only said I would get recommendations, but I haven’t confirmed it, so I’ll make a decision after seeing everything with my own eyes and judging by my intuition.
“I will take great care of it.”
“Yes.”
Still, the president’s recommendation is credible.
* * *
Negotiations with the president basically start with mutual trust. So, I think the president and I will do our best to carry out our work.
What you have shown so far is acting as a belief.
However, I learned that Korea’s fantasies about oil are more serious than I thought.
The fact that I had visited the Blue House and discussed oil imports became like that, with the imagination of the people added to it, and I left it entirely to the government, and there was even talk of reviving the Korea National Oil Corporation.
Eventually, it was even said that he would receive recommendations from the ruling and opposition parties.
What do you mean?
“It’s looking at the liver.”
Sehee Lee said to me. I can’t see the liver, so they say they are stabbing the government regardless of the opposition.
“The ecosystem that oil can create is limitless. So you can’t miss it.”
If there is a government stake, there will be a place to put it when you take power. It becomes a force to increase the number in politics, and is linked with various interests.
I didn’t even think of anyone who would give me the rice cake, but they all played drums, janggu, and even performances among themselves.
This kind of ferocious behavior is nothing special.
Isn’t it human psychology to want to say no when you ask for it?
I looked at Lee Se-hee and asked.
“How about you?”
“We? Of course, I am eager to participate. But there is one thing I am worried about.”
“What?”
“The suspicion of preferential treatment for Shinsung Group. After the Big Bang series, the checks have become stricter.”
Even for that reason, it is said to be a position that has no choice but to be respected.
I couldn’t understand it at all.
Isn’t it good to keep doing what you’re good at?
Although I have not worked with many places, Shinsung Group is one of the best companies in Korea and has excellent job processing. I don’t understand why it’s a privilege to keep a job where you’re good at it.
“I don’t care about that. After all, I will also receive an expert recommendation from the government, so please join Shinsung Group as well.”
“Is that okay?”
“It’s better for a partner you’ve worked with to step forward than to run wild like that with idiots who don’t know who they are.”
“Yes, then I will prepare.”
Seeing the brightened face of Lee Se-hee, it seems that he wanted to participate.
There’s no reason to be in a hurry, but I’m going to talk about this with the reporters once in a while.
Even if I write my hand, I’ll write it later.
“It has also improved.”
[what?]
“Didn’t you just hear it? Originally, I would have thought that I would write by hand, but I thought I should start talking.”
[Are you going to use your hand after that?]
“Are you listening to your will?”
In the past, there was no such thing. This was the reason I developed.
[…] … .]
But Yong-yong did not agree with me.
It’s like he’s a mean guy.